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Clamp jaw for restricted spaces

a technology for restricted spaces and jaws, applied in the field of clamps, can solve problems such as jaws which cannot fit in the small gap between deck boards

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-05
GREAT STAR IND USA LLC
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Although there are adjustable jaw clamps available, such as the one disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,221,325 to Holman, such clamps have jaws which cannot fit in the small gap between deck boards.

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[0011]A preferred embodiment of a clamp jaw 10 for restricted spaces is shown in a perspective view in FIG. 1 and a side view in FIG. 2. Clamp jaw 10 is comprised of a base plate 11 with a clamp engaging plate 12 projecting from a side of base plate 11 generally at a right angle, and a gripping plate 13 projecting from an opposite side of base plate 11 generally at a right angle. Clamp engaging plate 12 and gripping plate 13 are offset relative to each other along base plate 11. A through hole 14 is positioned in clamp engaging plate 12 for receiving a shaft of a clamp. Gripping plate 13 is arranged for gripping an article to be clamped, such as a deck board. Gripping plate 13 is preferably no more than about 3 mm thick, which is no greater than the desired space between adjacent articles to be clamped, such as the gap between adjacent deck boards.

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[0012]Clamp jaw 10 is shown in use in FIG. 3. Clamp engaging plate 12 is attached to a clamp 20 by depressing locking keys...

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A clamp jaw for restricted spaces is comprised of a base plate with a clamp engaging plate projecting from a side of the base plate at a right angle, and a gripping plate projecting from an opposite side of the base plate at a right angle. A though hole is positioned in the clamp engaging plate for receiving a shaft of a clamp. The gripping plate is arranged for gripping an article to be clamped, such as a deck board. The gripping plate has a thickness which is no greater than the desired gap between adjacent articles to be clamped, such as the gap between adjacent boards.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 899,237 filed on Jul. 26, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention broadly relates to clamps.[0004]2. Prior Art[0005]An exterior deck of a residential or commercial building is comprised of parallel boards fastened on top of transverse joists. The boards are spaced from each other or gapped for drainage. The gaps are about the diameter of a size 20 nail. Although there are adjustable jaw clamps available, such as the one disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,221,325 to Holman, such clamps have jaws which cannot fit in the small gap between deck boards.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0006]A clamp jaw for restricted spaces is comprised of a base plate with a clamp engaging plate projecting from a side of the base plate at a right angle, and a gripping plate projecting from an opposite side of the base plate at a right angle. A through hole is positioned i...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B23Q1/00B25B5/02B25B5/06B25B5/16
CPCB25B5/061B25B5/163
Inventor CONVERSA, CARL
Owner GREAT STAR IND USA LLC